Grocery Stores in Connell, WA

“It's clean and well stocked. Not like the store that handles the locals that speak primarily English. But actually that's no longer true because most of our residents are Mexican nationals and most all of the Leprekons help as well as management are Mexican. The Caucasians from here are the minority here. But that store is not well stocked nor does the staff give you the attention that El Jazmins staff do. They're primarily there to sell foods and goods from Mexico if I wasn't so used to American goods I'd stop going to the Leprekons. They really stick it to their customers with their over pricing. It's shameless of what you get for a hundred bucks. Barely two grocery bags full. I used to be able to fill my fridge and cupboards for $150. Last me a month. But that has been reduced to getting me through just a week. But El Jazmin is priced for people who need to make a dollar stretch. The only things that are pricey are their specialty juices,their coconut water and their bottled pops . The rest of their goods seem to be reasonably priced. And they have a lot more of a selection to choose from. Good people working there. Willing to help you get what you need. They're polite and friendly to all the customers as you come in the door. Plus they have a little area where you can order up food to eat as you shop or have a sit down with a buddy for a lunch break. Good food but it's Mexican.. not Caucasian food venues. Still it's good. Just ask them to hold back on adding the peppers. ? Or that's what I do anyway.”

“Dollar General is a great addition to Connell. We are a little community, mostly farmers here. There isn't a lot of business here ,;; so we don't have a lot of choices. Dollar General gives us that. There's been a lot of turnovers in the store employee roster. But we don't have a whole bunch of working age kids living here. So that's going to happen. Most of the guys around here either work at the prison or on one of the many farms in the area And many of the woman take a job at the potatoes factory or are stay at home mome with small children. So the store is going to see it have a hard time finding competent employees to fill the jobs. Your stock in the isle show this need. You only have one or two employees on a shift you can't get your shelves restocked quickly. I've learned what's going on by watching and listening. The employees you do have working are doing their best they are friendly and willing to help the customer find what they need. And if it's not out they'll c check in back to see if there's anything that just came in. It will get better. We are grateful to have you as a new and very welcome addition here. You've been able to give us options and you prices help with inflation we've had since the COVID virus. And things are only getting tougher But the store is clean. The employees are friendly and helpful. Prices are reasonable and we like you expanded hours.. you just need to hire some stickers on the days supplies come in. And someone to show them what to do. Part timers. I'm willing to help. I've worked in smaller family run business similar to dg. Just on a smaller level. But I know how to keep busy and focused. I was a caregiver here. I had 5 jobs that I worked all at once. I just had to arrange my hours in a manner that was efficient and produced the work I was hired to do it can be done here. Id even volunteer hours cuz I want you to stay At 71 I've slowed down about but I would just be helping with restocking. A few days a month I can manage. Heck I have 6 dogs and a 2500 square foot home to maintain and a huge yard
So I am still on track. But just a bit slower. I've earned that with all the years i have been alive and participating in my own living needs. I enjoy working. Earning my keep. As one might say. I am proud of the fact that I still can. Ok Dollar General. Let me know if I can help. And thank you for listening.”

“Great store that serves our lil community well. Always a wonderful group of employees to help you. I really appreciate this store. Thank You Leprechaun Harvest Foods!”